Many people are confused whether to refer to the professionals in our industry as Masseuses or Massage Therapists. We just wanted to set the record straight for you:It's Massage Therapist.
Unfortunately, the practice of massage therapy has not always been a form of alternative wellness, but rather a form of, er, entertainment (and I say that in the most respectful way possible). However, these days, therapists go through extensive training to obtain state licensure, including studies in technique, ethics, and detailed studies of the sciences like anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology.
Each state maintains different requirements for the hours of training needed for licensure, but the national average is 500 hours. Connecticut requires 650 hours of training, while New York State requires 1000. All of Aetheria's therapists are licensed by the state of Connecticut.
So, the next time you refer to your therapist as a "masseuse," you may notice a subtle wince in her expression. It's nothing personal and we know this isn't common knowlege, but "masseuse" simply has a negative connotation that tends to make a professional, qualified, and licensed massage therapist cringe.
Puzzled about what to expect at a spa?
Send your questions to QandA@aetheriaspa.com and we may use it in future issues of Aetherial Living.
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